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Coursera: Join Coursera Co-Founder, Andrew Ng in inspiring others to explore Machine Learning by sharing your story. #LearnML
Please join me in inspiring others to study Machine Learning. Regardless of where you learned Machine Learning, if it has had an impact on you or your work, please share your story on Facebook or Twitter in a short written or video post. I will invite the people who shared the 5 most inspirational stories to join me in a conversation on Google Hangout about the future of machine learning. Here are instructions on how to participate: Compose your response to the prompt “Because I learned machine learning, I now…” Either (a) Write a facebook post, or (b) Use a webcam or personal camera to record yourself sharing your story, keeping your video to one minute or shorter. Use the hashtag #LearnML to share your written or video post on Facebook or Twitter. Make sure the video is marked as public* so that we can find it! Post your text or video story by Sunday, November 29, 2015 at 11.59pm Pacific Standard Time. I’ll announce winning videos the week of December 7.
Coursera: Join Coursera Co-Founder, Andrew Ng in inspiring others to explore Machine Learning by sharing your story. #LearnML
Please join me in inspiring others to study Machine Learning. Regardless of where you learned Machine Learning, if it has had an impact on you or your work, please share your story on Facebook or Twitter in a short written or video post. I will invite the people who shared the 5 most inspirational stories to join me in a conversation on Google Hangout about the future of machine learning. Here are instructions on how to participate: Compose your response to the prompt “Because I learned machine learning, I now…” Either (a) Write a facebook post, or (b) Use a webcam or personal camera to record yourself sharing your story, keeping your video to one minute or shorter. Use the hashtag #LearnML to share your written or video post on Facebook or Twitter. Make sure the video is marked as public* so that we can find it! Post your text or video story by Sunday, November 29, 2015 at 11.59pm Pacific Standard Time. I’ll announce winning videos the week of December 7.
Coursera: Join Coursera Co-Founder, Andrew Ng in inspiring others to explore Machine Learning by sharing your story. #LearnML
Please join me in inspiring others to study Machine Learning. Regardless of where you learned Machine Learning, if it has had an impact on you or your work, please share your story on Facebook or Twitter in a short written or video post. I will invite the people who shared the 5 most inspirational stories to join me in a conversation on Google Hangout about the future of machine learning. Here are instructions on how to participate: Compose your response to the prompt “Because I learned machine learning, I now…” Either (a) Write a facebook post, or (b) Use a webcam or personal camera to record yourself sharing your story, keeping your video to one minute or shorter. Use the hashtag #LearnML to share your written or video post on Facebook or Twitter. Make sure the video is marked as public* so that we can find it! Post your text or video story by Sunday, November 29, 2015 at 11.59pm Pacific Standard Time. I’ll announce winning videos the week of December 7.
Learning Solutions Magazine: Women in eLearning: Micro-inequities Add Up to Macro-inequities by Karl Kapp
“Micro-inequities” are our small everyday phrases and actions that, mostly unintentionally, tend to devalue people. Over time these add up and result in oppression and discrimination against certain types or classes of people. This phenomenon has been responsible for much of the content of this series on women in eLearning. How can we achieve equity in our field? You might not expect the answer.
edX: James Peacock: I owe my future career to edX
Just two edX courses can jump-start a career. James Peacock, age 34, recently contacted us via our Student Support channel to thank edX for providing the courses that would not only round out his industry knowledge, but also prompt him to go back to school for his MBA. I’m from the United Kingdom, where I’m currently working whilst studying for an MBA part-time. I work... Read More about James Peacock: I owe my future career to edX The post James Peacock: I owe my future career to edX appeared first on edX Blog.
edX: Learn 10 Basic Spanish Phrases Today!
Enhance your Spanish Speaking Skills Looking to learn a new language or perfect your Spanish pronunciation? Universitat Politècnica de Valencia (UPV) in Spain has the Spanish-language course for you! With over 400 million people worldwide using Spanish as their primary means of communication, learning key Spanish expressions will not only benefit and enhance your travels to Spanish-speaking countries, it can also help in daily life. This instructional video will guide you... Read More about Learn 10 Basic Spanish Phrases Today! The post Learn 10 Basic Spanish Phrases Today! appeared first on edX Blog.
Coursera: Reflections on the Paris attacks from Coursera CEO Rick Levin
Friday night’s horrendous attack on Paris fills us all with grief and dismay. We grieve for the victims, their friends and families, and we are dismayed that the communities we have built and the human connections we cherish can feel so suddenly vulnerable. History teaches us that extremism – insistence that one is in possession of the unique truth – leads to suffering. Years ago, the British philosopher Isaiah Berlin identified the dangers of “the pursuit of the ideal.” Those who adhere to belief systems - religious or secular - that claim absolute certainty about what is right and wrong are almost inevitably drawn to persecuting those who hold other perspectives. The extremism that motivated the events in Paris, 9/11 in New York, and other recent conspiracies across the Middle East and Africa is not unique. It has many precursors – from the Inquisition, to the witch trials of colonial New England, to the mass executions that sparked World War…
Coursera: Reflections on the Paris attacks from Coursera CEO Rick Levin
Friday night’s horrendous attack on Paris fills us all with grief and dismay. We grieve for the victims, their friends and families, and we are dismayed that the communities we have built and the human connections we cherish can feel so suddenly vulnerable. History teaches us that extremism – insistence that one is in possession of the unique truth – leads to suffering. Years ago, the British philosopher Isaiah Berlin identified the dangers of “the pursuit of the ideal.” Those who adhere to belief systems - religious or secular - that claim absolute certainty about what is right and wrong are almost inevitably drawn to persecuting those who hold other perspectives. The extremism that motivated the events in Paris, 9/11 in New York, and other recent conspiracies across the Middle East and Africa is not unique. It has many precursors – from the Inquisition, to the witch trials of colonial New England, to the mass executions that sparked World War…
Coursera: Reflections on the Paris attacks from Coursera CEO Rick Levin
Friday night’s horrendous attack on Paris fills us all with grief and dismay. We grieve for the victims, their friends and families, and we are dismayed that the communities we have built and the human connections we cherish can feel so suddenly vulnerable. History teaches us that extremism – insistence that one is in possession of the unique truth – leads to suffering. Years ago, the British philosopher Isaiah Berlin identified the dangers of “the pursuit of the ideal.” Those who adhere to belief systems - religious or secular - that claim absolute certainty about what is right and wrong are almost inevitably drawn to persecuting those who hold other perspectives. The extremism that motivated the events in Paris, 9/11 in New York, and other recent conspiracies across the Middle East and Africa is not unique. It has many precursors – from the Inquisition, to the witch trials of colonial New England, to the mass executions that sparked World War…
edX: Mia Sartschev: New Paths for Finishing Your Degree Online
Mia Sartschev Turned to edX to Complete an Associates Degree Online “Sometimes life gets in the way,” said Mia Sartschev. She was referring to her mother’s desire to finish an Associates degree, but Mia could just have easily been talking about herself. Mia had finished her own Associates degree through a community college. She also had some writing experience, a full-time job, and a perpetual... Read More about Mia Sartschev: New Paths for Finishing Your Degree Online The post Mia Sartschev: New Paths for Finishing Your Degree Online appeared first on edX Blog.
edX: Top 5 Benefits of Preparing for the IELTS Test
Boost Your IELTS Results IELTS, which stands for International English Language Testing System, is a globally-recognised test of English language. Many people are aware that having the right IELTS score is one way of proving that you have the English language proficiency to enter a top university, but did you know that IELTS scores are also used by governments and professional bodies for immigration and... Read More about Top 5 Benefits of Preparing for the IELTS Test The post Top 5 Benefits of Preparing for the IELTS Test appeared first on edX Blog.
edX: Tips to Ace Your Next Job Interview
Interview Tactics to Land the Job Job interviews are like first dates: First impressions are crucial, awkwardness abounds, and outcomes can be unpredictable. HKPolyUx is taking MOOCs to the next level in career development by matching students of our 2-part MOOC English@Work in Asia: Preparing for a Job Interview with partner companies for employment opportunities. Working with companies to develop our MOOCs has given us... Read More about Tips to Ace Your Next Job Interview The post Tips to Ace Your Next Job Interview appeared first on edX Blog.
edX: Congratulations to the edX Learners Who Earned Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarships
Congratulations to the edX learners who were selected as Cooke Young Scholar. These stellar young scholars and edX learners completed an edX course, applied to the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Young Scholars Program and earned a scholarship. Join us in celebrating these inspiring young men and women whose passion and commitment to learning has opened up amazing opportunities: Andres P. (Delray Beach, FL) Ellie C.... Read More about Congratulations to the edX Learners Who Earned Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarships The post Congratulations to the edX Learners Who Earned Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarships appeared first on edX Blog.
edX: We need to double down on coding. Every bit (and byte) counts.
This post originally ran on LinkedIn. Mayor Bill de Blasio of New York made news last month with an important promise to his city: he introduced an initiative that would systematically increase computer science education in city classrooms, with instruction to be made available in all public schools by a proposed deadline of 2026. As I recently wrote in the Hechinger Report, we at edX... Read More about We need to double down on coding. Every bit (and byte) counts. The post We need to double down on coding. Every bit (and byte) counts. appeared first on edX Blog.
Iversity: 5 Ways You Should Use Visual Thinking In Every Presentation
When planning and delivering presentations you can run into a lot of problems. How do I structure my presentation? How do I best get my point across? And how do I make my audience listen to me? Visual Thinking techniques can help you prepare your presentation, command your audience’s attention and really make your presentation […] The post 5 Ways You Should Use Visual Thinking In Every Presentation appeared first on iversity Blog.
Learning Solutions Magazine: Four Features Every Knowledge Management System Should Have by Mark McGuire
The best knowledge transfer and retention systems are not only digital, but online and collaborative. Choosing an effective knowledge management or learning management system is not an easy task, but there is a small set of key features that ideal systems possess. In fact, there are four such features, outlined in this article, that can guide your evaluation of these systems.
edX: Become an Entrepreneur
Spark Innovation: Global Entrepreneurship Week 2015 Today kicks off Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), a celebration of innovators and entrepreneurs to inspire everyone to explore their potential, launch their idea, and take their start-up or small business to the next level. From November 16 – 22, people around the world will collaborate and mobilize to bring ideas to life and to drive growth. The entrepreneurial spirit is... Read More about Become an Entrepreneur The post Become an Entrepreneur appeared first on edX Blog.
Saylor.org: Monday Morning Digest – 16 November 2015
After a one-week hiatus, the Monday Morning Digest is back. Next week will be a special edition, of sorts, as our team returns the Open Education Conference in Vancouver — we will do our level best to share the ideas, presentations, and initiatives that jump out at us. Check the links below for what inspired us ... Read More ...
edX: edX and Microsoft Collaborate to Help K-12 School Leaders Improve Education
Online Courses for Education Leaders to Drive Innovation Today, edX is proud to announce a new collaboration with Microsoft to develop online courses for K-12 school leaders to drive systemic change and improve education. Courses, which will be created by edX university partners – leading universities and colleges from around the world – will guide principals, superintendents and school leaders in improving their schools and... Read More about edX and Microsoft Collaborate to Help K-12 School Leaders Improve Education The post edX and Microsoft Collaborate to Help K-12 School Leaders Improve Education appeared first on edX Blog.
Learning Solutions Magazine: Could Analytics Kill the Video Star? by Cory McMillen
Are we adopting video too quickly? Streaming video is a provocative communication tool and among the most appreciated by students. But we lack key insights about what actually happens once the video is released, and we have filled many of those insight gaps with assumptions. Have we been wrong?